Overview
Black
Scandi Blue
2026 Ski-doo Backcountry X-RS850 E-TEC
Snowmobile
Backcountry X-RS
Purebred aggressive crossover with snocross-inspired attitude and performance. High-capacity suspension for superiority in rough trails. Maximum agility for impressive off-trail capability. Equipped with the most advanced technology available on snow.
MSRP: $17,199
Specs and Features
Engine
Engine
850 E-TEC Turbo R with water injection system
Engine details
850 E-TEC® : Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™
Engine Horsepower
850 E-TEC® : 165
Cylinders & Displacement
850 E-TEC® : 2 - 849 cc
Bore & stroke
850 E-TEC® : 82 mm x 80.4 mm
Carburation
850 E-TEC® : E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors
Fuel tank / Octane
850 E-TEC® : Premium unleaded - 91
Fuel tank
850 E-TEC® : 36 L / 9.5 US gal
Oil tank capacity
850 E-TEC® : 3.4 L / 3.6 qt
Dry Weight
850 E-TEC® : 475 lb (146 in.) 482 (154 in.)
Power Train
Drive clutch / Driven clutch
850 E-TEC® : pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent Plus
Drive Sprocket Pitch
850 E-TEC® : 73 mm / 2.86 in.
Dimension
Vehicle Overall Length
3,174 mm / 125 in. (146 in.) 3,284 mm / 129.3 in. (154 in.)
Vehicle Overall Width
1,160 mm / 45.7 in. (adjustable, 39 in.) 1,211 mm / 47.8 in. (adjustable, 43 in.)
Vehicle Overall Height
1,283 mm / 50.5 in.
Ski Stance
1,000 mm / 39 in. (adjustable) 1,090 mm / 43 in.(adjustable)
Track Length x Width x Profile
PowderMax†: 146 x 16 x 2.0 154 x 16 x 2.0 154 x 16 x 2.5 Storm 150: 146 x 15 x 1.5 Ice Storm 150 : 146 x 15 x 1.6
Suspension
Suspension option
Standard
Front suspension
RAS™ X (39 in.) RAS™ RX (43 in.)
Front shock
KYB† PRO 36 EA-3
Front suspension travel
220 mm / 8.7 in. (39 in.) 279 mm / 11.0 in. (43 in.)
Rear suspension
cMotion™ X
Center shock
KYB† PRO 40 EA-3
Rear shock
KYB† PRO 40 EA-3
Rear suspension travel
264 mm / 10.4 in.
Features
Frame
REV® Gen5
Skis
Pilot™ DS 2 (39 in.) Pilot™ RX (43 in.)
Seating
Trail wide 2-up
Handlebar
Standard with J-hooks / Transparent handguards
Riser block height
120 mm / 4.7 in.
Starter
850 E-TEC : Electric, SHOT (opt. on some configurations)
Reverse
RER™
Brake system
Brembo
Heated throttle lever grips
Standard
Gauge
7.2 in. digital display 10.25 in. touchscreen display
Windshield
Ultra-low
Runner / Carbide
3/8 square – 4
Bumpers (Front / Rear)
Standard/Standard
